2005 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 320 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
